posted November 11, 2010 01:59 PM         

I think Glaucus also wants to be appreciated for all the effort he puts into his responses, and I must call it as I see it here - he doesn't get as much appreciation from posters as IQ does, and people don't hang on his every word as they do with IQ.

posted November 11, 2010 02:11 PM         

too late!.

posted November 11, 2010 02:52 PM         

But in general this forum has really changed (I've been a devoted knowflake since '05), it was far more astrology centered verses synastry centered a few years ago. It is great that everyone wants to share their relationship stories etc..., but in truth you can have the best realtionship with someone and not be all that astrologically compatible, its all about how evolved one becomes in connection with thier natal chart.

posted November 11, 2010 06:14 PM         

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he doesn't get as much appreciation from posters as IQ does, and people don't hang on his every word as they do with IQ.
I think he was getting annoyed at the level of adoration without question and it hurt his feelings a bit maybe, and frustrated him.

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MVM, I think this is because in general a lot of people on a forum like this are hungry for validation from fatalistic astrology--"you are part of an ancient Egyptian Soul Family", "you have a Soul Mate Relationship with Johnny Depp", "in a past life you and the guy at work you're obsessed with had a deep bond"--Glaucus's more overtly astronomy-based, agnostic approach doesn't give that kind of validation. But a lot of us have learned so much about astrology from him.

I'm not saying IQ's practices only give that kind of validation--I think he's very skilled and concientious about the kind of astrology he practices. But some people here are hooked on the validation part.

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but in truth you can have the best realtionship with someone and not be all that astrologically compatible, its all about how evolved one becomes in connection with thier natal chart.

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Vertiver, I totally agree. In my case, I'm always slinking around here when I'm feeling fragile and needy, and I want a stranger on the internet to tell me how to stop being heartbroken. In the process I've learned some astrology. I'm one of those people for whom being on internet forums (not just this one) isn't that healthy. For me it's like if I were obese, and turned for comfort to bags of potato chips.

I think it'll be a huge tragedy for the forum if Glaucus doesn't come back, but not such a problem for him. It seems like a right time for him to focus on real-life relationships, his neurodiversity group, etc. I agree that he'll probably return sometime after the Venus Rx...I've seen several of my favorite Knowflakes take a breather from here.

posted November 11, 2010 06:44 PM         

Yep. Aren't we all hungry for some validation lol
I guess in all honesty tho I am not fantastical in that way since maybe I already come from that exotic place and sometimes it feels like the degree of desire for the exotic overrides learning and all else, which is when I begin to (unfortunately) tune out the posts. It's like they turn very removed from the here and now and do not want to see a situation for what it is, and sometimes it frustrates me because there's a huge increase of posts like this. I wonder if it's a bit draining to IQ as well sometimes to deal with He's so helpful all the time and sometimes I want to yell out, GIVE THE POOR GUY A BREAK!

I think Glaucus right now has his own stuff going on and is very active, so he's not skulking around and brooding. He doesn't seem the type to me anyway since he's very active and dedicated and just keeps doing his own thing, which I admire. That's real strength to me. I just hope he would come back and share that with others and we can have different voices and choices to learn from

As for the relationship board stuff, I'm kind of similar in the sense that I began on here because I was stumped on some stuff astrologically. I knew a little, frankly well beyond sun signs, like about moon signs and placements etc.
But I was curious how they played out, and remember looking all over the internet about Mars/Saturn square in astrology ...I remember reading some stuff ON here and thinking, Well, Saturn seems like it's really something different from what I've read before, not cursed or whatever. And I had no idea that Saturn could be so much about vulnerabilities and commitment. I was intrigued to learn more, and I'm happy to say I have and continue to.
That's why I get so disappointed when people come in for black and white generic answers and even when you try to explain to them that there's MORE to it, try to get them interested etc, they remain stubborn in wanting that black and white answer at all costs and remain rigid and INSIST that because it was written somewhere that X plus Y equals Z, then that formula is etched in stone. It's frustrating!

posted November 12, 2010 12:28 AM         

I look at charts with intuition myself, and just go with my instincts. I've done past life reads with a chart but I always need a photograph. I do admit that some of the past life reads show people who have 'come a long way' and show a lot of wisdom. But I dont think I've attributed that to an aspect so much as a sense.

posted November 12, 2010 01:37 AM         

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awwwwwwwwwwwwww That is SO cute!

posted November 12, 2010 01:52 AM         

I love Glaucus's not bad or good just different approach and I find IQ's astrological interpretations really interesting and insightful. And I can relate to what they both say at different times, and sometimes not so much. Different things fit for different people. Just take what works for you and leave what doesn't.

I'm not sure about the "guru" title. I don't recall anywhere where IQ has referred to himself that way. I think it's part of his path in the present to find balance between humility and genuine credit for the services he has been gifted to offer. So if that title has been given by others it doesn't come from his own ego so taking shots at him for that are off the mark.

posted November 12, 2010 02:03 AM         

I didn't read this entire thread, I'm so bad like that lately -- gemini progressed moon or just low attention span lately, hmmm...

I am also intuitive in my readings and get a certain feel for some charts. I combine that with astrology to arrive at, what I hope is an accurate analysis, but if not, I try to learn from it.

posted November 12, 2010 02:22 AM         

I respect his Trans-Neptunian Astrology.
Essentially, our methods of Astrology will differ because of the personality difference.
I am a problem solver and a goal oriented person with a family and kids. I don't like people having to suffer as victims, I get inspired to enable them to get up and get going than stay down and suffer. Aries Asc, cannot help it.
My background was occult first, astrology later. Hermetic Sciences teach us to transcend Astrological "Fated" Events. I investigated Gnosticism, Mysticism, Religion, psychics and channelers' content for years prior to mapping the astrology. It took thousands of charts worth of research.

posted November 12, 2010 06:42 AM         

iQ is more worldly-wise(no disrespect, Tameem) because he understands that what most people come looking for is not conjecture but a clear shot at who they are and why they are here. People come here because they are not able to fully grasp the depth of their lives through rationality alone and desire to know why they are here. iQ's readings are like signposts, guiding people towards achieving their spiritual goals. It is upto the person to gloat about their chart or pull up their socks and undertake the journey where they would become a light unto themselves

Raymond's answers may seem to be vague, not taking either side, but that is because he would rather know something than judge it. I had to chat with him for some time before I realised that this 'hands-off' approach was exactly the way I dealt with my sister and others when I gave Tarot readings.

It is not because Raymond does not know more or just wants to f!ck with your mind, it's because as an idealist, he sees the 'good' in 'bad' aspects

It's not that iQ doesn't know this(believe me, the guy's got Pisces on his 12th) he understands that most people can not begin to comprehend dualities as different aspects of the same until they develop some spiritual appreciation.

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